Lead Buyer & Planner — SAP, S&OP Leader

Rauch & Associates; Meridian Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Lead Buyer/Planner in Michigan to oversee direct material procurement and supply planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, 5-10 years of experience, and SAP proficiency. Responsibilities include supervising junior buyers, executing sourcing strategies, and collaborating across teams. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of purchasing/planning experience in a regulated or engineered-products environment.
• Proven team leadership and procurement project delivery experience.
• Able to manage ambiguity and cross-border supply constraints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a regional team of junior buyers.
• Utilize ERP for demand planning and raw material alignment.
• Execute sourcing strategies to drive cost optimization.

Skills

ERP (SAP preferred)

Team leadership

Advanced Excel modeling

Steel buying

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business

Tools

SAP (MM module)

Job description

An established industrial equipment manufacturer is seeking a Lead Buyer/Planner in Michigan to oversee direct material procurement and supply planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field, 5-10 years of experience, and SAP proficiency. Responsibilities include supervising junior buyers, executing sourcing strategies, and collaborating across teams. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.